Finishing Inspector LeadThis position is Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm. The Lead Inspector plays a critical role in supporting quality operations across two continuous finishing lines. This position is responsible for assisting with carpet inspection, making decisions on carpet grading, and guiding inspection team members to ensure consistent quality standards. The Lead Inspector will move between lines as needed to provide real-time support, resolve grading concerns, and help identify off-quality issues.
Essential duties include:
Lead Inspector Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards. Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices. Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product. Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues. Ensure all Flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line. Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality. Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise. Routine Inspection Constantly observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting, yarn, backing defects. Assign proper hold code for defects noticed. Communicate issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner. Escalate any off quality downgraded that is over 100 ft. Mark area affected by defect with tape if possible. Check each seam to cut out all loose secondary backing while minimizing scrap waste. Check secondary backing periodically and report any defects in the backing itself or its application. Report issues to supervisor. Check carpet for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor. Performing the Width Check The width of the carpet should be monitored constantly via the digital readout. On each MO, lay the tape measure across the width of the carpet and note the resulting measurement. Notify supervisor if digital readout is more than ¼" difference. Width limitations on carpet grade are as follows: "A" grade carpet must be at least 11'11" (143.0").Carpet that is 10'?"-11'6" and otherwise first quality will be considered "B1" grade. B1 is narrow, first quality carpet. Width must be recorded on the ticket. Record width checks and quality flashbacks in the appropriate Google Doc. Obtaining Finished Standards for Shear Evaluation Deck boards filed by style located on the wall side of the inspection area. Evaluate the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style. Placing the shear standard on the carpet, visually inspect the carpet to determine if the shear level is comparable to the standard. If the shear level is acceptable, continue the inspection process. If the shear level is unacceptable at any point, the roll should be held for re-shear. All rolls having shear gouges of shear pulls will be held unwrapped and shipped for re-shear. Immediately notify the shearing machine operator of any problem with shear quality. Checking for Backprint It is the inspector's responsibility to check the back side of the carpet for proper backprint. This may mean using the computer screen or physically checking the backprint spec sheet will state the correct backprint number. If the backprint is incorrect, notify your supervisor. Any carpet not printed or incorrectly printed will be held. The backprint must be easily legible.
Perform Duties of Inspector:
Attendance Policy Must adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy.
Must notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change.
Must speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence.
Work Schedule Must work all scheduled work hours for your shift.
Must be able to work weekends.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to work holidays as necessary.
Shaw benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, health savings account, paid time off, parental leave, 401K and Retirement plans, product discounts for employees, adoption assistance, Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA and Cartersville, GA locations), and much more!
Work Shift: 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM.Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
